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president obama address the economy in a white house briefing early friday morning. in response to the accusation that his domestic policies have failed, he said the private sector has been doing fine. the witnesses have to do with state and local government. he also spoke about leaks in the classified information and the american jobs act. this is about 30 minutes. >> good morning. i just want to say a few words about the economy and i will take some of your questions. today we are fighting back from the deepest recession since the great depression. our businesses have created jobs for 27 months in a row. 4.3 million jobs in all. 4.3 million jobs in all.
president obama address the economy in a white house briefing early friday morning. in response to the accusation that his domestic policies have failed, he said the private sector has been doing fine. the witnesses have to do with state and local government. he also spoke about leaks in the classified information and the american jobs act. this is about 30 minutes. >> good morning. i just want to say a few words about the economy and i will take some of your questions. today we are...
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the youth vote, and did president obama reached the peak of how many younger voters showed up on election night itself of bac in 2008118% was in that -- in 2008 when 18% was in that demographic. we are looking at the white voters and the relationship with the democratic party. we have seen white working-class voters backing away from the the last 20party for a lo or 30 years. how do those white voters turn out and actually vote? >> anything that would surprise you? >> a couple of the races in which really strong candidates to have done a really great campaigns look like they're going to come up a little bit short. in the arizona senate contests, richard is one of the better candidates we have seen. both states tilt toward republicans. i do not they're going to get it over the 50% mark. the difference between a reasonable percentage of democrats with the situation is largely awash in a good night with a good and that a up seats. >> be sure to visit the new campaign to thousand on website. it has the latest events from the campaign trail -- 2012 website. it has the latest events from the ca
the youth vote, and did president obama reached the peak of how many younger voters showed up on election night itself of bac in 2008118% was in that -- in 2008 when 18% was in that demographic. we are looking at the white voters and the relationship with the democratic party. we have seen white working-class voters backing away from the the last 20party for a lo or 30 years. how do those white voters turn out and actually vote? >> anything that would surprise you? >> a couple of...
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the welcoming ceremony for the officially obama's welcome him to the white house. 4:00, a mass and canonization at the basilica. from capitol hill when the pope makes henstridge -- history addressing a joint congress. on friday, from new york, the pope addresses the u.n. ater, the pontiff will hold thei-religious service at world trade center. follow the hopes -- pope's trip to the u.s. live on c-span. >> "washington journal" continues. host: the candidates for the president, democrats, me and new newshire today -- meet in hampshire. i starting by that 9:30. we will bring you coverage live, until then, we will go to open phones. if you want to let us know your thoughts, (202) 748-8000 for democrats. (202) 748-8001 for republicans. (202) 745-8002 for independents. by the way, if you are in new hampshire, we have a presence there. our c-span 2016 bus is there. it is parked at the red arrow diner, if you live in new hampshire, you probably know with others. if you would like to learn about the work of c-span, please feel free to do so. sherry from florida of first, democrats line. thanks for calli
the welcoming ceremony for the officially obama's welcome him to the white house. 4:00, a mass and canonization at the basilica. from capitol hill when the pope makes henstridge -- history addressing a joint congress. on friday, from new york, the pope addresses the u.n. ater, the pontiff will hold thei-religious service at world trade center. follow the hopes -- pope's trip to the u.s. live on c-span. >> "washington journal" continues. host: the candidates for the president,...
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it is seen years, particularly white seniors. the democratic share among white seniors have been -- has been declining. while interest rates have stayed low, that is good for a lot of people. it is not good for seniors. sears would show up at my town hall meetings and i said, isn't it wonderful that interest rates are down. and they would say, you did not understand. low interest rates are not good for everybody. obama has got to figure out how to speak to seniors because they are trending in the wrong direction just as hispanics are trending in the wrong direction. >> there is no question that some elements of the republican party have done everything humanly possible to alienate the latino vote. while there is an anchor toward the republican party and many -- among many latinos, there is a disappointment in democrats. you were on our side, but did you fight for us. did you shed any blood for the dream act. they are angry at one side, disappointed in another. that is one reason why, when you look at numbers, how likely are you t
it is seen years, particularly white seniors. the democratic share among white seniors have been -- has been declining. while interest rates have stayed low, that is good for a lot of people. it is not good for seniors. sears would show up at my town hall meetings and i said, isn't it wonderful that interest rates are down. and they would say, you did not understand. low interest rates are not good for everybody. obama has got to figure out how to speak to seniors because they are trending in...
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while i appreciate president obama's comments yesterday at the white house that he was, quote, troubled by the violence , and his belief that the voices of the iranian people should, quote, heard and respected, it seems by myelitis that this administration has yet to express the unqualified support of the american people for those who are courageously taking to the streets for free elections and for democracy in iran. let me say from my heart, the american cause is freedom and in this cause the american people will not be silent. here or abroad. if the president of the united states won't express the unqualified support of our nation for the disdense in the streets of tehran, this congress must. today i'm introducing a resolution that will do just that. it will express its concern regarding the irregularities of the presidential election of 12 june, 2009. it will affirm our believe in the universalality of human rights and the democratic elections. and lastly and most importantly, madam speaker, it will express the support of the american people for all iranian citizens who struggle for
while i appreciate president obama's comments yesterday at the white house that he was, quote, troubled by the violence , and his belief that the voices of the iranian people should, quote, heard and respected, it seems by myelitis that this administration has yet to express the unqualified support of the american people for those who are courageously taking to the streets for free elections and for democracy in iran. let me say from my heart, the american cause is freedom and in this cause the...
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it's ok to be supportive of the president, but i don't think abc should become obama news. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina rise? >> address the house, revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized. >> mr. speaker, i rise today to congratulate the international paper mill in georgetown, south carolina, for recently reaching a safety milestone of logging four million safe work hours without any employees missing work due to injured sustained on the job. not an easy task. with nearly 700 employees working at the paper mill daily, it is obvious that the team in georgetown has been working hard to develop new waze to -- ways to proactively prevent accidents. our goal is to leave work every day in the same or better conditions we arrived for ourselves and our families said the mill manager. recently employees implemented a new safety process focusing on people acting, caring and thinking safely. they see this as a great way to focus on safety but also realize there's no single
it's ok to be supportive of the president, but i don't think abc should become obama news. the speaker pro tempore: for what purpose does the gentleman from south carolina rise? >> address the house, revise and extend my remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, the gentleman is recognized. >> mr. speaker, i rise today to congratulate the international paper mill in georgetown, south carolina, for recently reaching a safety milestone of logging four million safe work...
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gets near the white house. thank you c-span. from south calling carolina. i want to let you know we will continue to hear calls for a couple more moments and then we will replay the fbi director james comey. so bruce, you are up next on the democrat line. >> first of all, i'd like to say bashing this finding from there are republicans. they are dealing with what they have been given. this is nothing but disgraceful. -- [indiscernible] i trust our government. that is all i have to say. dennis is next. calling from montgomery texas. go ahead. caller: good morning. i'm a little shocked by this this morning. veteranyear military with a top secret security we get numerous documents about sharing information. there was someone in my career who was booted from the military . you guarded that information with your life. it is not fair for us normal people to get in trouble for a minor thing. not one thing is happening to her. that is what this election is about. normal people always get the bad stick. these people who
gets near the white house. thank you c-span. from south calling carolina. i want to let you know we will continue to hear calls for a couple more moments and then we will replay the fbi director james comey. so bruce, you are up next on the democrat line. >> first of all, i'd like to say bashing this finding from there are republicans. they are dealing with what they have been given. this is nothing but disgraceful. -- [indiscernible] i trust our government. that is all i have to say....
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eastern, former senior adviser to president barack obama, valerie jarrett, on her time in the white house and future plans. ms. jarrett: i do want to continue to be a force for good. i just made public today that i have signed on to be pro bono advisor to the obama foundation, and i'm very interested in what it can do. [laughter] >> tuesday at 8:00 p.m., dr. emmanuel on his latest book, "scripture for the future." "prescription for the future." emmanuel: a big part of the transformation of your should not be a facility. >> wednesday at 8:00 p.m. eastern, personal profiles of president trump's cabinet, including rex tillerson, jeff sessions, and nikki haley. haley: we will not be afraid to stand up. when we decide to make an action, we will follow through with it, and we will make sure that is known. i do not think we will be shy about the values of america. >> thursday, we continue with personal profiles of president trump's cabinet, including betsy devos, tom price, debbie carson, and scott pruitt. >> states joined together to enter into an agreement to address water quality issues, and
eastern, former senior adviser to president barack obama, valerie jarrett, on her time in the white house and future plans. ms. jarrett: i do want to continue to be a force for good. i just made public today that i have signed on to be pro bono advisor to the obama foundation, and i'm very interested in what it can do. [laughter] >> tuesday at 8:00 p.m., dr. emmanuel on his latest book, "scripture for the future." "prescription for the future." emmanuel: a big part of...
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white house for early nomination do not appear to have a special ideological profile. for that i say hooray. the nominations are of course just the first step because of the senate's role to advise and consent it certainly makes sense for the white house to consult with senators before the nomination is finalized. and for district judges at least there's a tradition of considerable senatorial courtesy. but courtesy is one thing. for the president to totally abdicate his constitutional power to nominate is not wise. and those who want to submit only one name for the president's consideration rather than three or a panel are asking the preses to totally abdicate his role in the process. the president should rightfully refuse such entreaties. presidents, however, still has to get his nominees confirmed. the 41 republicans in the senate sent president obama a letter on march 2nd in which they said "we look forward to working with you as you consider nominees for the federal judiciary." they went on to say that unfortunately the judicial appointments process has become need
white house for early nomination do not appear to have a special ideological profile. for that i say hooray. the nominations are of course just the first step because of the senate's role to advise and consent it certainly makes sense for the white house to consult with senators before the nomination is finalized. and for district judges at least there's a tradition of considerable senatorial courtesy. but courtesy is one thing. for the president to totally abdicate his constitutional power to...
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non married women without kids, obama w -- white, obama wins by one. you get it. >> we have not talked about this. the interesting thing is the catholic vote. i think obama has taken a hit among catholic voters. i am for obama. i still think he wins the election. i am not catholic. [laughter] i do not think this issue was played very well. i do not know that he could have headed off all of the opposition from the catholic church. i think this is a potentially harmful to them -- him. >> one last question. i would like to remind online view is they can participate via twitter. we have an on-line question for you. there are two big phenomenon in this election, media and the rise of the super pac. which has more of an impact? >> super pacs. >> super pac. tom davis and i both spoke out against mccain-fiengold. what we said is this was going to force money. it is taking money away from political parties. it is going to force money into the fringes. everyone ignored us. everybody. that is exactly what has happened. it is unfortunate. you are going to have to
non married women without kids, obama w -- white, obama wins by one. you get it. >> we have not talked about this. the interesting thing is the catholic vote. i think obama has taken a hit among catholic voters. i am for obama. i still think he wins the election. i am not catholic. [laughter] i do not think this issue was played very well. i do not know that he could have headed off all of the opposition from the catholic church. i think this is a potentially harmful to them -- him....
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i urge the prompt and favorable contribution of this proposal, signed, barack obama, the white house, june 9, 2009. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the committee on the budget and ordered printed. under the speaker's announced policy of january 6, 2009, and under a previous order of the house, the following members are recognized for five minutes. ms. woolsey of california. mr. poe of texas. mr. poe of texas. mr. poe: mr. speaker, noble sacrifice dominates the character of a man so willing willly dedicated in his life for others. there are none who understand that any better today than the men and women in our u.s. military. they personify the very he essence of what it means to be an american. today under the morning sky at arlington cemetery, myself and other members of congress, rob witman from virginia, jo bonner from alabama and senator sessions from alabama, joined several other hundred members of family and friends as a 21-gun salute and "taps" was played for the united states air force lieutenant clon, mark e. straten ii. the somber silence of the gravesites were broken w
i urge the prompt and favorable contribution of this proposal, signed, barack obama, the white house, june 9, 2009. the speaker pro tempore: referred to the committee on the budget and ordered printed. under the speaker's announced policy of january 6, 2009, and under a previous order of the house, the following members are recognized for five minutes. ms. woolsey of california. mr. poe of texas. mr. poe of texas. mr. poe: mr. speaker, noble sacrifice dominates the character of a man so willing...
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host: you mentioned former president obama. he is back on the campaign trail today and that closely watched gubernatorial race in virginia. we are going to be talking more about that race. barack obama, the former president, campaigning for terry mcauliffe, the former governor who is trying to run for that same office again in virginia. you cannot run for reelection as governor, you have one term and then you have to leave the governor's office. terry mcauliffe has done that and is trying to become governor again. more on that in a little bit. until then, your phone calls. james in venice, florida. good morning. democrat. caller: good morning. host: go ahead, sir. caller: oh, good. thank you. i'm shocked. i've been washing for so long, i set, i've got to get on that thing. in venice, florida, we have benatar lucy -- notoriously brought up in the news for two things. there was a chiropractor here in town who was handing out covid excuses. i kid you not, parents were in line for a couple of blocks getting these things. they final
host: you mentioned former president obama. he is back on the campaign trail today and that closely watched gubernatorial race in virginia. we are going to be talking more about that race. barack obama, the former president, campaigning for terry mcauliffe, the former governor who is trying to run for that same office again in virginia. you cannot run for reelection as governor, you have one term and then you have to leave the governor's office. terry mcauliffe has done that and is trying to...
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that the web in politics with the democratic zone when obama came up in 2008 in a state that white for a while. where did democrats lose their step in what do you need to do to get it back? guy: i think republicans caught on quickly because you had groups like those founded by the -- funded by the koch brothers and mercers that were consistently, every day funding organizations focused on talking to people online. democrats were viewing elections as cyclical things that happen every two years. maybe for three or four months you might buy a youtube video or a facebook ad in that would be the extent of it. that does not work anymore. number two, we have not invested the resources in training campaign managers and digital directors and executive directors on what an effective digital campaign looks like. which is especially egregious when democrats rely more on younger voters. we rely more on people of color, who are more likely to be only using mobile to get their news and information. the last thing is, our campaign group outdated. -- grew outdated. we were so focused on catching up on
that the web in politics with the democratic zone when obama came up in 2008 in a state that white for a while. where did democrats lose their step in what do you need to do to get it back? guy: i think republicans caught on quickly because you had groups like those founded by the -- funded by the koch brothers and mercers that were consistently, every day funding organizations focused on talking to people online. democrats were viewing elections as cyclical things that happen every two years....
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. >> next first lady michelle obama well comes military families to the white house for a preview of christmas decorations. this is about 15 minutes. >> good morning. my name is diane cole and i am thrilled and honored to be standing here addressing some of our military personnel and their families. when i applied to volunteer at the white house to decorate for this holiday season, i never thought i would be standing here. and, yes, i am extremely nervous. my son charles, who is here with me today, joined the u.s. army in 2002. he was trained as a telecommunications specialist and assisted in allowing soldiers and multinational forces to communicate in the battlefield. he was assigned to the first infantry division and deployed in support of operation iraqi freedom in 2004. after this deployment, he was promoted to sergeant and took charge of his own team in 2006 for 16 months in baghdad. he was part of the surge in during that deployment, which allowed a further transition of u.s. to iraqi control. since leaving active duty, he has served two years in the army reserves, has been att
. >> next first lady michelle obama well comes military families to the white house for a preview of christmas decorations. this is about 15 minutes. >> good morning. my name is diane cole and i am thrilled and honored to be standing here addressing some of our military personnel and their families. when i applied to volunteer at the white house to decorate for this holiday season, i never thought i would be standing here. and, yes, i am extremely nervous. my son charles, who is...
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ayre is what he had to s from the white house. [video clip] president obama: this will not change until the behavior of elected officials changes. the main thing i will do is talk about this. on a regular basis. and, i will politicize it. our inaction is a political decision that we are making. the reason that congress does even the modest gun safety laws that we proposed after sandy hook is not because the majority of the american people do not supported. normally, politicians are responsive to the views of the electorate. majority have the of american people who think it is the right thing to do -- background checks, other common sense steps, that would maybe save some lives. they could not even get a full vote. why is that? it is because of politics. the president on friday. the flag at half staff to commemorate those who were killed in the oregon shootings, outside the u.s. capitol and federal buildings around the country, also at the white house. we are asking you about america's tax code, and how you would change the tax cod
ayre is what he had to s from the white house. [video clip] president obama: this will not change until the behavior of elected officials changes. the main thing i will do is talk about this. on a regular basis. and, i will politicize it. our inaction is a political decision that we are making. the reason that congress does even the modest gun safety laws that we proposed after sandy hook is not because the majority of the american people do not supported. normally, politicians are responsive...
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trump does not get to write his little white-horse through and declare with a glance what it will be like. another thing that is ticking me off is the fact that they all talk about president obama spent so much money by going to hawaii, to palm springs. it said right on tv, he paid every time for his food, lodging , everything we paid for was for the secret service and air force one, which we should. he is on duty 24-7. but now, we providing secret service from lonnie a in new in new york, at the white house as we should, and now they are sending air force one to let him play golf in florida! it is a bunch of cracked -- crap. think you for letting me speak. call.ure for the connie mentioned, she was not sure she could watch the hearings. let me assure you, they are here on c-span. you can get them on our website, www.c-span.org. here on c-spanre tomorrow, day three of the confirmation hearings for supreme court nominee, neil gorsuch. am eastern time, you can watch live on our website, www.c-span.org, or listen on the free c-span radio app. coming up monday at noon eastern , the senat
trump does not get to write his little white-horse through and declare with a glance what it will be like. another thing that is ticking me off is the fact that they all talk about president obama spent so much money by going to hawaii, to palm springs. it said right on tv, he paid every time for his food, lodging , everything we paid for was for the secret service and air force one, which we should. he is on duty 24-7. but now, we providing secret service from lonnie a in new in new york, at...
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he does best from white catholic man, but obama still holds a lead among white catholic women, at least in september. with respect to the views on abortion, the health and human services birth control mandate, religious freedom, and the culture of dependency, it appears that the vocal opposition is not stopping most catholics from supporting it, at least when it comes to catholic hospitals or universities. there is more opposition among catholics more generally. only a slight majority of catholic men and women, if applied to churches, the catholic men are more likely to support the mandates. i am going to close with this point. i think the data here printed a interesting point on catholic women. the women are more likely to agree with the church hierarchy on social justice is and social issues, such as abortion. this is probably because american women, in general, including catholics, are more religious than men and more faithful when it comes to church attendance. sity may ber religiou why we see fewer catholic women supporting the help and services mandates. we also see that fewer cat
he does best from white catholic man, but obama still holds a lead among white catholic women, at least in september. with respect to the views on abortion, the health and human services birth control mandate, religious freedom, and the culture of dependency, it appears that the vocal opposition is not stopping most catholics from supporting it, at least when it comes to catholic hospitals or universities. there is more opposition among catholics more generally. only a slight majority of...
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. >> first lady michelle obama talked about technical education. it is part of her reach higher initiative that encourages students to further their education beyond high school. issues introduced by jake smith who is vice president of finance for family, career, and community leaders in america. this is about 15 minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, mr. jacob smith. [applause] >> hello. my name is jacob smith. on the national vice president for family, career, and community leaders of america. it is an honor for me and the rest of the organization to be here to celebrate the innovation and career education. it has influenced my life and my high school career. arts and business management -- these courses went beyond teaching me the technical skills needed for my career preparation and indeed learned life skills. i learned how make holiday size and computer programming -- holiday sauce and computer programming. i was given the foundation to prepare me for managing and meeting -- and assessing life's challenges. this is a huge honor and a great achievem
. >> first lady michelle obama talked about technical education. it is part of her reach higher initiative that encourages students to further their education beyond high school. issues introduced by jake smith who is vice president of finance for family, career, and community leaders in america. this is about 15 minutes. >> ladies and gentlemen, mr. jacob smith. [applause] >> hello. my name is jacob smith. on the national vice president for family, career, and community...
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everybody is blaming this anon obama. no, it is these rich, white men who are republicans. they want to go back to the time when my grandmother was working for them. guest: there is a reality today that it is a global economy. republicans and democrats alike -- president clinton, one of his hallmarks was pushing the democratic party away from isolationism, really having their heads in the sand, and that every president has agreed that that is the right way to move in the future. we cannot create jobs in the country and must -- unless we empower the people who will have job creation. we have been saying clearly, when you grow the government side we have done, you increase the regulatory tax burden, like we have done, you do not provide the climate in which investors will invest, create new technologies for our children and people who need jobs today. that is what the two party stands for. i think you will see the economy get better once we can demonstrate to the business community that we can have a healthy environment. our goal is not to help rich people. our goal is to hel
everybody is blaming this anon obama. no, it is these rich, white men who are republicans. they want to go back to the time when my grandmother was working for them. guest: there is a reality today that it is a global economy. republicans and democrats alike -- president clinton, one of his hallmarks was pushing the democratic party away from isolationism, really having their heads in the sand, and that every president has agreed that that is the right way to move in the future. we cannot...
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obama's not in the white house. the democrats and the republicans need to get their shit toghether. thank you. host: let's go to steve, calling from robert saville, missouri on the independent -- roberts ville, missouri on the independent line. near memphis, in by you, mississippi -- -- bayou, mississippi. we used to play in the pine trees. me and my roommate -- she is disabled and i do the home care thing, and we went through every step to get our mail-in ballot, because we are qualified. it should be no excuse. in any case, she is disabled. we went through every step and she did not get it. we called them up and waited, and at last week, a week before august 4, they've told us, you are going to have to come down here because we did not send it and we cannot help that -- she is disabled. i'm sorry, there's nothing we can do. so the mail-in thing that trump is trying to push, that it is fraud -- in our county and our state, they all say this brought fraud too, which is a bunch of bull. the other thing is the money -- how does congress go home? they go to school, they are just going
obama's not in the white house. the democrats and the republicans need to get their shit toghether. thank you. host: let's go to steve, calling from robert saville, missouri on the independent -- roberts ville, missouri on the independent line. near memphis, in by you, mississippi -- -- bayou, mississippi. we used to play in the pine trees. me and my roommate -- she is disabled and i do the home care thing, and we went through every step to get our mail-in ballot, because we are qualified. it...
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and white women who trump carried in 2016 action broke evenly. this is got to be very concerned for republicans particularly in the suburbs we saw suburban revolts where a lot of the states flip from red to blue in the midterm election and a lot of these moderates and independents, we like the policies we don't like the tweet of the rhetoric, especially towards women towards evil journalists and minorities. this type of rhetoric has pushed a lot of moderate republicans and independents away from the party and that could be a serious problem for the president's reelection push and 2020. host: the center for american ween's and politics, where go to get some of the stats on this issue, their release after election night, when hundred two women will serve united states house in the next congress and the previous record was 85 set in 2016. that we sorted and will serve the united states senate which ties the previous record of 23 as well. check it out, center for american women in politics, we've had some of their officials on this program before to
and white women who trump carried in 2016 action broke evenly. this is got to be very concerned for republicans particularly in the suburbs we saw suburban revolts where a lot of the states flip from red to blue in the midterm election and a lot of these moderates and independents, we like the policies we don't like the tweet of the rhetoric, especially towards women towards evil journalists and minorities. this type of rhetoric has pushed a lot of moderate republicans and independents away...
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eastern, former obama white house chief of staff dennis pickton a, nominative for secretary of veterans affairs. on thursday, one hearing for two nominees, ohio congresswoman marcia fudge for secretary of housing and urban development and cecilia rouse, nominated for chair, council of economic advisers. once the confirmation hearings live on c-span and c-span3, on demand at cspan.org, or listen on the c-span radio app. >> "washington journal" continues. host: your top public policy issues. that is our question for you, for the next 20 minutes or so. what do you want to see from the new president and this congress? you can dial in, for democrats at (202)-748-8000. republicans, (202)-748-8001. and independents, (202)-748-8002 . this is the schedule for president biden today. he will get his daily briefing along with the vice president this morning. around noon time, they will be a press briefing with the white house press secretary. at one: 30 p.m., the president is expected to take executive action on climate change, jobs and scientific integrity. the president yesterday spoke about prom
eastern, former obama white house chief of staff dennis pickton a, nominative for secretary of veterans affairs. on thursday, one hearing for two nominees, ohio congresswoman marcia fudge for secretary of housing and urban development and cecilia rouse, nominated for chair, council of economic advisers. once the confirmation hearings live on c-span and c-span3, on demand at cspan.org, or listen on the c-span radio app. >> "washington journal" continues. host: your top public...
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white house. i worked for the late hamilton jurgen, white house chief of staff. one of the most brilliant political minds of the 20th century, easily. he was an extraordinary person. he was not as organized in his personal life as perhaps he was in terms of his brilliance in his political life. i was an intern, so i was below the bottom of the food chain. there was a huge summit at camp david and the entire senior staff of the white house was up there. they were up there for about one week, 10 days actually. the president came out, but hamilton cease car had a flat tire and he had left it parked on pennsylvania avenue two blocks from the white house, with a flat tire. a very recognizable car with georgia plates. everyone knew it was his car. it's sitting there with a flat tire in a do not park zone. i'm just an intern but i was like, don't you think this is a problem? it's getting a pile of tickets. every day i'm looking at it. and the woman i worked for, one of the women i worked for, said don't
white house. i worked for the late hamilton jurgen, white house chief of staff. one of the most brilliant political minds of the 20th century, easily. he was an extraordinary person. he was not as organized in his personal life as perhaps he was in terms of his brilliance in his political life. i was an intern, so i was below the bottom of the food chain. there was a huge summit at camp david and the entire senior staff of the white house was up there. they were up there for about one week, 10...
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but no one in the obama white house had that idea because we lost the idea that government is not about complying with rules. it is about people making things happen. susan: two more stops on the history tour. you write that after world war ii they held power into the big cities. for executives in those cities, organized public unions were a better alternative. philip: that's right. probably the first collective bargaining law that was authorized was put in place by wagoner in new york because he thought the public unions would be a more pliable interest group than tammany hall. and by giving him collective bargaining then all the power of the jobs went to them. i don't know whether they were more pliable or not, i don't know how bad tammany was. there are books on the party machines that argued they were actually quite effective in their own corrupt way in making things happen. but that was a deal with the devil that politicians made. susan: last is something you alluded to earlier in the executive order that changed everything. what did he sign? philip: it was authorized and issued by
but no one in the obama white house had that idea because we lost the idea that government is not about complying with rules. it is about people making things happen. susan: two more stops on the history tour. you write that after world war ii they held power into the big cities. for executives in those cities, organized public unions were a better alternative. philip: that's right. probably the first collective bargaining law that was authorized was put in place by wagoner in new york because...
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., a couple of serious were given, and he said, if president obama was white and unemployment was what it was for black americans, 14%, he said blacks would be marching around the white house because they would not stand for it. he was almost laughing when i read the article. he said, you know, the president knows we will give deference to him. we will give him a break. you tell me how that body is not irrelevant if he admits they are not holding president obama accountable as previous presidents because of the color of his skin. unemployment is the highest it has been for black americans since 1984. 14.3%. almost double the national average. you and i have spoken about problems going back to the 1960's. the trend was seen here. a baby being born out of wedlock. where are we today? it is worse. why is it members of the congressional caucus, black representatives to congress, why are they not looking at policies to empower blacks and prevent this from happening? not policies of victimization saying, what will the government give me next? that is not empowerment. >> right after the elect
., a couple of serious were given, and he said, if president obama was white and unemployment was what it was for black americans, 14%, he said blacks would be marching around the white house because they would not stand for it. he was almost laughing when i read the article. he said, you know, the president knows we will give deference to him. we will give him a break. you tell me how that body is not irrelevant if he admits they are not holding president obama accountable as previous...
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president obama made statements on this as well. talking about the border situation and what will happen with this bill. here's a bit from his press conference at the white house briefing room yesterday. [video clip] >> we all agree there is a problem that needs to be solved in a portion of our southern border. and we even agree on most of the solutions. instead of working together and focusing on the 80% where there is agreement between democrats and republicans, between the administration and congress, house republicans are trying to pass the most extreme and unworkable versions of a bill that they already know is going nowhere. they can pass the senate. if it were to pass the senate, i would veto. they know. that theymessage bill could not pull off yesterday so they have made it more streams of the capacitive a. just so they can check a box before they leave town for a month. extreme soe it more they could do it today. without additional resources and help from congress, we are not going to have the resources we need to fully sol
president obama made statements on this as well. talking about the border situation and what will happen with this bill. here's a bit from his press conference at the white house briefing room yesterday. [video clip] >> we all agree there is a problem that needs to be solved in a portion of our southern border. and we even agree on most of the solutions. instead of working together and focusing on the 80% where there is agreement between democrats and republicans, between the...
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party in the white house so the republicans can explore the wilderness for a long time to come. [applause] tomorrow, and in the days and months ahead, we will say more about the important work that lies ahead for the dlc. to " tony blair, we have a lot still to do. we have a new wave of ideas to put forward, and a new generation of democrats -- the democrats to bloom. like rachel store to you will hear from an -- who you will hear from in a few minutes. the moment we stopped counting ourselves to take on tough issues -- the moment we stop challenging ourselves to take on tough issues, we miss the chance to prove to the american people that we will not stop fighting for real change. tonight is a chance to remember how we got here, and to pay tribute to the great insurgency al from started to modernize progressive government, made the world safe, and help find the road to victory out of the agony of defeat. this morning, a journalist wrote a loving tribute entitled "al from wom." -- won. democrats won, and the country one. -- won. the progress we have one has been its own best rew
party in the white house so the republicans can explore the wilderness for a long time to come. [applause] tomorrow, and in the days and months ahead, we will say more about the important work that lies ahead for the dlc. to " tony blair, we have a lot still to do. we have a new wave of ideas to put forward, and a new generation of democrats -- the democrats to bloom. like rachel store to you will hear from an -- who you will hear from in a few minutes. the moment we stopped counting...
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koh is on therd line and served in the obama white house as the former u.s. assistant secretary for health and human services. we will get to your phone calls and a moment. for you personally, how is it impacting your life? dr. koh: i am fortunate because i am a professor now so i get to teach classes online. i get to keep running my research and grant opportunities virtually so i am fortunate but there are many others who are not as lucky as i am. i am very respectful and appreciative of the frontline health care workers and the hospitals right now. they are in a battle and need our help and support. i am also grateful to all the people running essential businesses in our communities. stations,ore, gas people making the economy go forward one day at a time. we need to support one another while staying apart. anything your students are asking that gives you pause? is that a silver lining everyone now understands the importance of public health. it is a hard concept to understand but it protects people's health 24/7 and it works. just have a normal, healthy da
koh is on therd line and served in the obama white house as the former u.s. assistant secretary for health and human services. we will get to your phone calls and a moment. for you personally, how is it impacting your life? dr. koh: i am fortunate because i am a professor now so i get to teach classes online. i get to keep running my research and grant opportunities virtually so i am fortunate but there are many others who are not as lucky as i am. i am very respectful and appreciative of the...
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president obama has to be willing to talk to both sides of the aisle. the number -- a number of times he has invited republicans to the white house a number of times he has said, this is our goal, let's talk about this. you say it is not leadership because he did not dictate to congress how to do things, but then you praised him for being open to find a common ground. i think that is an important acknowledgment that you just made, which is great. we do recognize that there are serious cost under medicare, 10,000 seniors today. there are probably some of you in the audience who are baby boomers. but when paul ryan says to be there for him, he is not correct. they will not last forever. although, they will try. this is a demographic and a per capita problem. medicarethe demographics are dg for the next 20, 25 years. but then we go away at some point. it is hard for me to acknowledge that. for those who are 35 or 40 now, that will not be the same problem. let's look at the reality of medicare actually being a lower cost in a lot of ways than private health
president obama has to be willing to talk to both sides of the aisle. the number -- a number of times he has invited republicans to the white house a number of times he has said, this is our goal, let's talk about this. you say it is not leadership because he did not dictate to congress how to do things, but then you praised him for being open to find a common ground. i think that is an important acknowledgment that you just made, which is great. we do recognize that there are serious cost...
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it is a self reversal from the presidentpted from barack obama, who voluntarily released more than 6 million white house visitor records, even as his administration fought successfully in federal court for the right to keep some of that information secret. host: we have got some calls coming in. first, let's go to carol calling from san diego, california on the republican line. what is on your mind, carol? caller: i am sorry, that was not what i was calling about. host: by all means, go right ahead. caller: i think the fact that they are a limiting prescriptions by people who are in real need, like in california, you only get a seven-day prescription, it is absurd. a have to really need have these renewals over and over again. last year, i was at kaiser, and i was going on vacation, and i had to take a prescription, and low and behold, they cut it in half because of the new restrictions relative to opiates. on vacation -- and we are on the border country, so there are a lot of illegal drugs coming through, i am sure. getpeople with real need these short-term prescriptions, and i thin
it is a self reversal from the presidentpted from barack obama, who voluntarily released more than 6 million white house visitor records, even as his administration fought successfully in federal court for the right to keep some of that information secret. host: we have got some calls coming in. first, let's go to carol calling from san diego, california on the republican line. what is on your mind, carol? caller: i am sorry, that was not what i was calling about. host: by all means, go right...
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when president obama won the election, it shocked a lot of conservative white people and when he won a second term, it shocked them more. demographicrful of change. this reminds me of reconstruction, right after blacks started voting, they started finding ways for preventing them from voting. this happened 100 years ago and it is happening again. that is what i think. guest: mo, you know, it is interesting. know, it is interesting. i like to what people through the history and that history deals with the mass of demographic change and deals with the state of mississippi that carved out what is called the mississippi plan. mississippi looked up and said, how can we stop black people from voting? saysut writing a law that "we don't want black people to vote." the 15th amendment says you cannot write an amendment saying you don't want black people to vote, so what mississippi did is use societally-impose conditions on african-americans and use that as the axis point to the ballot box. remember, this all sounds reasonable. mississippi says, you know, elections are expensive. and we belie
when president obama won the election, it shocked a lot of conservative white people and when he won a second term, it shocked them more. demographicrful of change. this reminds me of reconstruction, right after blacks started voting, they started finding ways for preventing them from voting. this happened 100 years ago and it is happening again. that is what i think. guest: mo, you know, it is interesting. know, it is interesting. i like to what people through the history and that history...
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commanders and the joint chiefs of staff at the white house. he talked about the need to ensure a smooth transition to the trump administration and thanked the military leaders further service. -- for their service. happy new year, everybody. let me begin by thanking ash carter, our secretary of defense. by -- alsoe chair the and all of the commanders here. the purpose of this meeting, something i do on a regular
commanders and the joint chiefs of staff at the white house. he talked about the need to ensure a smooth transition to the trump administration and thanked the military leaders further service. -- for their service. happy new year, everybody. let me begin by thanking ash carter, our secretary of defense. by -- alsoe chair the and all of the commanders here. the purpose of this meeting, something i do on a regular
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join first lady michelle obama as she receives the official white house christmas tree. toward the white house and see this year's decorations. see craft projects with military families visiting the white house and finally the tree lighting ceremony on the national lawn. at 8:40 p.m., hear from john boehner on the trump presidency and his time in the congress. at 9:40 p.m., attended the portrait unveiling of outgoing senator minority leader harry reid, democrat of nevada. speakers include hillary clinton, joe biden and charles schumer. on sunday at 12:30 p.m. eastern, we want hear from retiring member of congress charles rangel of new york than a 2:10 p.m. on the shakespeare theater on capitol hill, we take you to the romeo and juliet wrongful death among trial were supreme court justice samuel alito serves as presiding judge and his 6:30 p.m., a look at the career of vice president-elect mike
join first lady michelle obama as she receives the official white house christmas tree. toward the white house and see this year's decorations. see craft projects with military families visiting the white house and finally the tree lighting ceremony on the national lawn. at 8:40 p.m., hear from john boehner on the trump presidency and his time in the congress. at 9:40 p.m., attended the portrait unveiling of outgoing senator minority leader harry reid, democrat of nevada. speakers include...
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white house for a dialogue on childhood obesity and childhood health with first lady michelle obama. we are live on c-span this morning and plazzed to have students from automatic around the washington, d.c. area and students watching from all across the country. some-them will be calling in for discussion. we will be here for 45 minutes all together and hope to learn more on this topic and why it's so important to our young people's health and why the first lady is so passionate about it. will you please join me in welcoming michele obama to our discussion this morning. [applause] >> hello, everybody. >> well, hello. >> hello. >> well, we're just going to plunge right into it. as i get started i thought -- i'll ask you a question -- i had a very important question as we were getting ready this morning, mrs. obama from a young woman in the back. we keep using the big word obesity and a young man didn't know what it meant. >> it is a big word but to make it simple is when people's weight gets higher than it should be. and there are very scientific measurements for it. something called
white house for a dialogue on childhood obesity and childhood health with first lady michelle obama. we are live on c-span this morning and plazzed to have students from automatic around the washington, d.c. area and students watching from all across the country. some-them will be calling in for discussion. we will be here for 45 minutes all together and hope to learn more on this topic and why it's so important to our young people's health and why the first lady is so passionate about it. will...
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under the obama administration, the last 7 1/2 year the figure is not 21%. it's a little under 5%. 4.9%. and the white house recently confirmed that no detainees released in this administration, in the last eight year, have been responsible for the death of any american. so let's get rid of that bogus point. again, unless we are going to keep people in prison, and it's also misstated on the floor tonight that we don't want to bring guantanamo prisoners to supermax facility in the united states, a because it's dangerous which is nonsense, b, because they could radicalize other prisoner which they can be kept apart from, and c, because they'd have more constitutional rights in the united states than guantanamo. the supreme court has ruled that prisoners at guantanamo have the same constitutional rights as prisoner held in the united states. no more, no less. and the attempts to give them fewer constitutional rights are why every single conviction in the military tribunal in guantanamo has been overturned on appeal so far. they should be brought to the united s
under the obama administration, the last 7 1/2 year the figure is not 21%. it's a little under 5%. 4.9%. and the white house recently confirmed that no detainees released in this administration, in the last eight year, have been responsible for the death of any american. so let's get rid of that bogus point. again, unless we are going to keep people in prison, and it's also misstated on the floor tonight that we don't want to bring guantanamo prisoners to supermax facility in the united states,...
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obama and they'll try and build on it. taxes rise steeply to pay for a bigger government likely to bear the brunt of those tax? has erson or business who achieved a little success. meanwhile, our entitlement growing faster than we can pay for them and threaten of our sociallity safety net and some candidates expanding about them, not fixing them for the longhaul. face a double down on regulation, including obama or even a move forward on the single payer healthcare system. another vital u.s. industry hobbled by to be punitive rules. through overregulation and markets, our capital we could see further wall street and on the financial markets. the important role that financial institutions and in fuelling our economy we must ring out the over consumer that harms lending, small businesses and entrepreneurs. the energy revolution could be its tracks, in some candidates are calling for estrictions or even outright bans on oil, gas and coal production on federal lands. be developing all types of american energy, doing millions o
obama and they'll try and build on it. taxes rise steeply to pay for a bigger government likely to bear the brunt of those tax? has erson or business who achieved a little success. meanwhile, our entitlement growing faster than we can pay for them and threaten of our sociallity safety net and some candidates expanding about them, not fixing them for the longhaul. face a double down on regulation, including obama or even a move forward on the single payer healthcare system. another vital u.s....
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national security committees to meet with president obama on tuesday. this as the administration makes the case to congress, seeking a not thrice asian vote for any action to take in syria. the first -- and authorization vote for any action to take in syria. here is how you can
national security committees to meet with president obama on tuesday. this as the administration makes the case to congress, seeking a not thrice asian vote for any action to take in syria. the first -- and authorization vote for any action to take in syria. here is how you can
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. >> president obama and the -- in the white house rose garden this afternoon remarking on the 74-26 vote in the senate moments ago improve -- approving the measure increasing the nation's debt limit. the house passed the bill yesterday, 269-161. the president focusing on the bipartisan compromise needed to reach agreement on the bill and a jobs agenda. he's expected to sign the debt agreementfood. a lot of events related to the agreement in the senate on the debt ceiling. we are going to bring those things to you. we'll hear from house minority leader nancy pelosi in a few moments, senate republicans scheduled to speak at 2:00 p.m. eastern. right now, comments from senate democrats from just a short time ago. >> the debate was long, it wasn't easy. for weeks the american people have watched and wondered if congress could get its job done. we got it done and brought our economy back from the brink of disaster. in the end, the two sides came together. neither side got what they wanted, each side laments some things we had to give up, but that's the way it is. it's that way because tha
. >> president obama and the -- in the white house rose garden this afternoon remarking on the 74-26 vote in the senate moments ago improve -- approving the measure increasing the nation's debt limit. the house passed the bill yesterday, 269-161. the president focusing on the bipartisan compromise needed to reach agreement on the bill and a jobs agenda. he's expected to sign the debt agreementfood. a lot of events related to the agreement in the senate on the debt ceiling. we are going to...
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bauer was hired at least in part to help scrub the links between the obama campaign, the obama white house, and acorn? >> i have read his letter. i don't know the answer to the question of whether there ever was a meeting between mucasey and bob bauer. i mean, i don't know the answer to the other question. i mean, that would be speculation on my part which i don't really want to do. i do know he's a very good lawyer. and he would do whatever it took, i think, within the legal bounds, to do the best job he can for his client. and if that meant making sure that there are no problems in the connection between and the prior connections between the president and acorn of which there were many, i mean, i think he would work on that very much. >> i thank you. and then in turning to mr. rokita, and i wanted to say publicly here thank you for your valorant and successful effort to clean up election law in indiana. it's something i endeavored to do in the aftermath of the 2000 election in iowa and then i chaired the senate and state government committee. and many of the things you accomplished
bauer was hired at least in part to help scrub the links between the obama campaign, the obama white house, and acorn? >> i have read his letter. i don't know the answer to the question of whether there ever was a meeting between mucasey and bob bauer. i mean, i don't know the answer to the other question. i mean, that would be speculation on my part which i don't really want to do. i do know he's a very good lawyer. and he would do whatever it took, i think, within the legal bounds, to...
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it only had to do with the fact --t resident obama was black president obama was black. it would not have happened and never has happened for a white president. so asking for president trump to be given a chance, he did not give president obama a chance. do not come to me and tell me it because ity street, is not. the donald trump supporters, it is all these people talking about making america great again, but it is making america hate again. when a country became divided along racial lines, it also obamad when president became president. it had nothing to do with politics. it had everything to do with him being a black man living in the white house. host: we got your point, jack. we are taking your calls this morning about the shooting that happened between 7:15 and 7:30 this morning. you are getting a live look at that baseball field in alexandria, virginia. that is in the delray neighborhood of alexandria, junior. that is the field -- alexandria, virginia. that is a field that the republican supple team has used for years -- softball team has used for years to prepare
it only had to do with the fact --t resident obama was black president obama was black. it would not have happened and never has happened for a white president. so asking for president trump to be given a chance, he did not give president obama a chance. do not come to me and tell me it because ity street, is not. the donald trump supporters, it is all these people talking about making america great again, but it is making america hate again. when a country became divided along racial lines, it...
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during the obama administration, i could reach out to the white house for help. have a doj that has made it abundantly clear that civil rights is not its priority. forhanges a lot of things departments that need to be enforced on when it comes to civil rights, and to two apartments that are trying to do the right thing and are on their own, to the point that we have been willing to engage people who had worked in the previous department of justice to help us because we know we are not going to get help from washington today. so those are some of the steps that can be taken. issues are going to be with us for a long time. i can promise that i have walked through the community and understand what is at stake to getting it right. >> i'm going to go back up the other way, so go ahead. i am a first-year poly sigh major. i'm really interested in terms and issues that straddle political and actual reality. for example, someone who lives by the mexican border might feel that immigrants are taking their jobs. may not have a beach we can run on. in the election that unites
during the obama administration, i could reach out to the white house for help. have a doj that has made it abundantly clear that civil rights is not its priority. forhanges a lot of things departments that need to be enforced on when it comes to civil rights, and to two apartments that are trying to do the right thing and are on their own, to the point that we have been willing to engage people who had worked in the previous department of justice to help us because we know we are not going to...
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the electorate in 2010 was a white electorate, not a 72% white electorate, and 80% white electorate. there were 28 million obama of voters from 2008 who did not vote in 2010. so you have a totally different group of people who are participating in the process. i mean, i sometimes lay awake at night thinking, how can you get young black people interested in state representatives? that they would turn out in droves to effect the outcome of the state legislative race? i have to confess, i have not come up with an idea yet. on the other hand, presidential races are different. i would say -- as a matter of fact, one of the big tea party leaders is dick army, the one who called barney frank barney fag. and the one who said when bill clinton pass his tax increase in 1993 that that tax increase would destroy the country and destroy the economy. some of you may remember that bill clinton years on the economy were the best they had ever been in american history. it was the same old people that were taking advantage of circumstances that presented itself. that basically -- with a reduced electo
the electorate in 2010 was a white electorate, not a 72% white electorate, and 80% white electorate. there were 28 million obama of voters from 2008 who did not vote in 2010. so you have a totally different group of people who are participating in the process. i mean, i sometimes lay awake at night thinking, how can you get young black people interested in state representatives? that they would turn out in droves to effect the outcome of the state legislative race? i have to confess, i have not...
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in the obama administration. does that tell you about the previous administration? >> well, i think the previous had their own objectives. i think the sense is that president obama worked very hard first couple of years in congress. becamecans took over, he more executive than trying to work on the legislative side. >> what prepared you for this? >> i'm not sure anyone prepares you for this. you have to try to come in with this humble perspective as possible. bewing that there's going to members of congress that rupp set or members of the executive branch upset. is to help make sure that you navigate the process. >> you well know, this is a town with lot of egos. of egos ine lot washington d.c.. be frustrating sometimes. hopefully the people on our team try to advanceto agenda.ident's making sure america is strong again on the international stage. president's twitter account. does he give you heads up that say i will focus on this? >> sure he does. many occasions he'll say, i'm thinking about tweeting on this sub
in the obama administration. does that tell you about the previous administration? >> well, i think the previous had their own objectives. i think the sense is that president obama worked very hard first couple of years in congress. becamecans took over, he more executive than trying to work on the legislative side. >> what prepared you for this? >> i'm not sure anyone prepares you for this. you have to try to come in with this humble perspective as possible. bewing that...
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especially coming behind president obama's candidacy and winning the white house. now, i went out with some republican candidates in georgia. they are starting at the grassroots level. churches, community centers, talking to black and hispanic is this people, basically starting from scratch and hoping to build from the bottom, but that be an effort that takes years of. it will not change overnight. it is hard to see their effort being effective immediately in this upcoming midterm election. but one of the things that we did see, especially if you look at the mississippi republican primary, where thad cochran was trying to win the gop nomination, a lot of african-americans did turn out and vote. the question we were not able to answer, do they come out to vote republican or for thad cochran? indid see a high increase the number of african-american voters in the primary. host: in case you are just turning in, -- tuning in, our guest is jesse holland. are asking this morning -- can the gop who african-american voters and candidates? let me share this with you. this is
especially coming behind president obama's candidacy and winning the white house. now, i went out with some republican candidates in georgia. they are starting at the grassroots level. churches, community centers, talking to black and hispanic is this people, basically starting from scratch and hoping to build from the bottom, but that be an effort that takes years of. it will not change overnight. it is hard to see their effort being effective immediately in this upcoming midterm election. but...
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and i can tell you that during the obama white house, democrats would call up and say the exact same thing, that we were being too harsh on president obama. now republicans are saying that we're being too harsh on the president. you have the chair of the senate foreign relations committee, an early supporter of donald trump, a republican, a lifelong republican, very critical of the president of the united states. is that not news? caller: well he's going out -- host: but mike, is that not news? caller: and i tell you what. what is so great about the "new york times"? there's this fake news about, what was it, the secretary of state. it's just fake news. they hate trump like they hate america. and you just praise it up. you praise it more than you do the conservative or fair news, fox news. you praise all that garbage, the "new york times" and "washington post," and you praise that out a lot. what's so good about being on the front page? that's no surprise. host: mike, let's go to foxnews.com right now. if you go to their website, and our producer can pull it up right now. the headlin
and i can tell you that during the obama white house, democrats would call up and say the exact same thing, that we were being too harsh on president obama. now republicans are saying that we're being too harsh on the president. you have the chair of the senate foreign relations committee, an early supporter of donald trump, a republican, a lifelong republican, very critical of the president of the united states. is that not news? caller: well he's going out -- host: but mike, is that not news?...